Police and Protective Services Officers arrested a man and woman following an alleged theft at a shopping centre in Taylors Lakes yesterday afternoon.
Officers were called to reports of a theft at a retail premises inside the centre on Melton Highway about 2.30pm.
Operation Pulse officers spotted the pair and gave chase, arresting them at a neighbouring licensed premises.
A search of the 43-year-old male's bag allegedly uncovered a handgun, a homemade slam gun firearm, knuckledusters, nunchucks and ammunition, as well as a quantity of methamphetamine.
The Campbellfield man has since been charged with several weapons and drug offences.
He was held overnight to appear before a Magistrate's Court later today.
A search of the 46-year-old female's bag allegedly uncovered a stolen tote bag worth $300 and a stolen necklace.
The Broadmeadows woman is expected to be charged on summons.
